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HERE ARE CREATIVE WAYS TO WORK ON THAT NEW SKILL WITH THESE FREE ONLINE COURSES

In response to the pandemic and isolation measures put in place in most countries, organizations worldwide are reacting to the pandemic by offering free online learning resources.

PETE VILLALINO / 27 October 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed school learning and education, as we know it and discussed in past stories. With this sudden shift away from the classroom, some people are wondering whether the adoption of online learning will continue even post-pandemic, and how such a shift would impact learning.

In response to the pandemic and isolation measures put in place in most countries, organizations worldwide are reacting to the pandemic by offering free online learning resources.

 

Creativebug

It’s a 2-Month Free Trial which includes 1000+ arts and crafts online classes. A subscription normally costs $8 per month. This online class requires signing up with a credit card or PayPal, so don’t forget to cancel in time.

 

Young Screenwriters

If you want to write movies, you don’t need a feature film right out of the gate. You need a short script that demands attention. This online course covers the fundamentals of screenwriting. The course normally costs $120, but this one only requires simple sign-up.

 

Milk Street

At this online cooking school you can join for live-streaming classes or take any of the free self-paced pre-recorded lessons. In both virtual classrooms, you won’t learn just recipes, you’ll learn new ways to approach food and cooking, giving you a reinvigorated enthusiasm for putting dinner on the table.

 

Free LinkedIn Learning Courses

LinkedIn is contributing 14 learning paths available for free until March 2021. It consists of a series of online videos. The online course comes with a free certificate of completion that learners can add to their LinkedIn profile.

 

 

Microsoft Virtual Training Days

Are you an IT professional or a developer looking to skill-up on the latest technologies, add to your toolbox, or help drive change in your organization? These 1 and 2 day virtual events will give you the opportunity to expand your skill set and connect with Microsoft experts. Includes full-day webinars to learn Microsoft Azure basics as well as a voucher for a certification exam.

 

 

Product School

This includes a course on digital products and another on career development. Get certified and propel your product management career forward.

 

 

While the shift to online learning revealed jarring gaps between social classes in terms of access to resources, many opportunities to learn are still made available. While some worry that this new age of online integration still has challenges to overcome, especially those without reliable internet connection, others plan to make e-learning part of their ‘new normal’. So if you do have access to the right technology, take this opportunity to make use of your free time to learn something new.